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Hot Rods unveil new ‘White Squirrels’ alternate identity

Bowling Green to honor local wildlife that has inhabited the area since 1939

Source: Bowling Green Hot Rods. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods are thrilled to announce the addition of a new alternate identity for the 2026 season, the Bowling Green White Squirrels. This shines light on the long-time tenants of bushes, trees, and power lines in Bowling Green, the rare white squirrel. First reported in 1939, the cute-looking…

Bowling Green man charged in alleged cable theft case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after alleged cable thefts at an area business. The Bowling Green Police Department says on Jan. 17, officers received a theft report from a business in the Kentucky Transpark. Officers spoke with employees and learned someone had been cutting cables from machines and stealing the materials. Through video surveillance…

Live United Awards recognize efforts of volunteers, supporters of United Way of Southern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Bowling Green, United Way of Southern Kentucky is recognizing the people and organizations making a difference across the region. At its annual Live United Awards on Thursday night at the Sloan Convention Center, the event highlighted major efforts in education, food access and family support, including programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and 211. Several…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Julie Milam as executive vice president partnership services

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Julie Milam has joined the chamber team as executive vice president partnership services, bringing with her more than two decades of deep-rooted community involvement, small business advocacy and visionary leadership. Milam is widely known across south-central Kentucky for her long-standing commitment to community development and economic…

Jury recommends life sentence in fatal Adair County collision

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Tennessee man has been found guilty on multiple charges stemming from a Kentucky State Police Post 15 investigation into a fatal collision in Adair County. On Monday, Feb. 2, authorities say a three-day trial began in Casey County Circuit Court following a change of venue from Adair County Circuit Court. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, a jury…

Boil water advisory lifted in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Allen County judge executive Dennis Harper has confirmed Thursday that a boil water advisory is lifted for all areas of the county. This follows effects on the county’s water system following the recent winter storm in January. Previously, the advisory impacted multiple residents after a water outage for some parts of the county. Since then, Harper…

Local hospital sees patients for over 100 fall-related injuries since winter storm

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Though many roads are now clear, some ice continues to create slick, and at times hazardous, conditions in Bowling Green. One local hospital is sharing that the impact has been noticeable, with multiple patients reporting fall-related injuries. According to Emily McGuffey, registered nurse and director of the emergency department and trauma center at The Medical Center…

Man charged with fleeing police, resisting arrest in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in Morgantown. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle speeding northbound Wednesday on Interstate 165 at 97 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. Authorities say a KSP trooper slowed a cruiser down to 40 mph, and the driver of the…

Four Things You Need to Know: February 05, 2026

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